Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. Introduction
CE.D (CED Global, ced-global.com) uses cookies to ensure our website works correctly, to understand how visitors find us, and to improve your experience. You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie consent banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They may be session (deleted when you close the browser) or persistent (stored for a set period). They may be first-party (set by CE.D) or third-party (set by services we use).
3. Cookies We Use
Necessary:
• cookieyes-consent | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences
• NEXT_LOCALE | 1 year | Remembers your chosen language
• __cfruid | Session | Cloudflare security — identifies trusted web traffic
Analytics (requires consent):
• _vercel_insights | Session | Vercel Analytics — page performance and visitor counts
• va_* | 1 year | Vercel Web Analytics — page views and referral sources (anonymous)
• ph_* | 1 year | PostHog — page analytics and session recording (EU instance, inputs masked)
• _ahrefs_* | Session | Ahrefs Analytics — SEO and referral source tracking
4. Third-Party Services
• Vercel Analytics: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• PostHog (EU): posthog.com/privacy — session recording with input masking, data stored in EU
• Ahrefs Analytics: ahrefs.com/privacy-policy
• CookieYes: cookieyes.com/privacy-policy
• Cloudflare: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
5. Legal Basis (GDPR)
• Necessary cookies: legitimate interest / contractual necessity — no consent required
• Analytics cookies (PostHog, _ahrefs_*, Vercel Analytics): your explicit consent via the cookie banner. These scripts are blocked until consent is granted.
You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie icon at the bottom of the page.
6. Managing Your Preferences
Use the cookie banner on first visit to set your preferences. You can revisit your choices at any time via the cookie icon at the bottom of the page, or by adjusting your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
Cookies expire as listed above. Consent records are stored for up to 12 months.
8. International Transfers
Vercel and Cloudflare may process data outside the EEA under Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Updates
We may update this policy. The "Last updated" date will reflect any changes.
10. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or data protection, please contact:
E-mail: info@ced-global.com
Website: www.ced-global.com